TONASKET – Jim Townsend scored 25 points, many of them off of offensive rebounds, as Okanogan handed Tonasket the Tigers’ first loss of the season on Tuesday, Dec. 11.
The unbeaten (5-0) Bulldogs raced to a 26-7 lead early in the second quarter, but the Tigers got back in the game with a 15-2 run and had the ball while trailing 28-22. But a turnover turned into an Okanogan 3-point play and the Bulldogs finished the half on a 9-0 run and a 35-22 lead.
The Tigers had their chances to stay in the game, but were outscored 20-1 on second-chance points through the first three quarters, and Okanogan headed to the fourth with a 54-33 lead.
Michael Orozco led the Tigers (4-1, 0-1 Caribou Trail League) with 14 points and Dyllan Gage added 13.
Tonasket hosts Chelan on Saturday.
Brent Baker/staff photo Derek Sund (23) and the Tigers found the going tough inside against taller Okanogan on Tuesday.
